Testseek.com have collected 108 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.
May 2011
(82%)
108 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Much smaller than a dSLR; interchangeable lenses; great image quality; viewfinder plus fold-out LCD panel
You have to flit between the touchscreen and physical controls
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds camera is easy to recommend. It offers the performance and versatility of a digital SLR in a scaled-down form, without ramping up the price....
Touchscreen works well for certain functions (e.g. selecting the focusing zone), Customisable controls (Fn buttons and Quick menu), Impeccable picture quaity up to 1600 ISO, Good iA mode, Picture quality in video mode
Noisy shutter, Limited battery life, Limited video mode (no multiaspect function, mic socket or manual mode), Handling could be better not so comfortable for users with larger hands, Rainbow effects and inferior dynamic range in viewfinder, no presence detector
The Panasonic Lumix G3 is a good technical upgrade of the G2, improving sensitivity and bringing Full HD video with stereo sound. However, its slightly fiddly handling won't please everyone and the limits imposed on the video mode are rather frustratin...
Super fast AF, High ISO performance, Image quality,
Long-winded menus, Poor battery performance, No external microphone socket, Recommended by TR,
Overall, we’re mightily impressed by the specifications, performance and overall image quality of the G3. There are a couple of niggling omissions but nonetheless we’re confident enough to say that it’s Panasonic’s best G-series model yet. Overall, we ...
Approachable and user friendly, lightweight compared with a mid-range DSLR, 25% smaller and approx 10% lighter than the G2 predecessor, Vari-angle LCD plus EVF
Smaller dimensions mean a small handgrip, Clipped highlight detail in sunnier conditions, No eye sensor for switching between LCD and EVF
Friendly and approachable even when compared to a mid range DSLR, lighting fast response times, smaller, lighter yet more feature packed than its G2 predecessor, vari angle LCD monitor plus high resolution EVF alternative
Nit-picking really: handgrip slightly compromised to achieve overall small-ish form factor, we'd have liked an eye sensor for swapping between EVF and LCD, loss of highlight detail under sunnier skies, high-ish price for anyone trading up from a point and
A compact camera that looks like a DSLR, handles like a DSLR-cum-compact, and delivers images a close second to a DSLR with physically larger sensor and lens. For the convenience factor alone many will consider the G3 a “compromise” worth making and be...
Super fast AF, High ISO performance, Image quality
Long-winded menus, Poor battery performance, No external microphone socket
Overall, we’re mightily impressed by the specifications, performance and overall image quality of the G3. After a short spell with the Lumix G3, we’re confident enough to say that it’s undoubtedly Panasonic’s best G-series model yet....
Abstract: NameDSLR camera and lens: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 with G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 lensAt a glance:Micro Four Thirds camera,16-megapixel effective resolution,12-35mm (24-70 equiv.) lens, F2.8 over full zoom range,Good performance in low light/at high ISOSummary...
Both touchscreen and conventional controls, Very fast, reliable; useful Intelligent technology, Superior highISO quality
A bit large due to builtin EVF and flash, Skin tones are best in Portrait modes, Battery life was shorter than expected
The G3 is quite competitive with many entry-level DLSRs in speed, versatility and image quality up to ISO 1600. However, when shooting very fast action moving at erratic speeds, a DSLR is preferable; this applies to all CSCs. This camera offers the bes...
Slim profile; useful autofocus options; improved high ISO noise performance; good image quality.
Less responsive touch controls; placement of four-way buttons too close to the edge; shorter battery life than its G2 predecessor; lack of an external microphone input port.
The G3 offers good image quality in a slim profile but its touchscreen interface could have been more responsive. ...
